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What is the primary role of managers according to the text?
What is the primary role of managers according to the text?
- Introducing innovations in the business
- Managing a business's relations with various stakeholders
- Allocating resources of people and money (correct)
- Communicating objectives to employees
How do managers organize tasks according to the text?
How do managers organize tasks according to the text?
- By implementing scientific techniques
- By selecting people to perform tasks without any classification
- By managing relations with customers and suppliers
- By dividing work into manageable activities, and then into individual tasks (correct)
What aspect of management requires a blend of scientific skills and human skills?
What aspect of management requires a blend of scientific skills and human skills?
- Introducing business innovations
- Classifying activities and relations within the organization (correct)
- Allocating resources
- Communicating with stakeholders
Why is management not entirely scientific according to the text?
Why is management not entirely scientific according to the text?
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What is a key characteristic of excellent managers according to the text?
What is a key characteristic of excellent managers according to the text?
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According to Peter Drucker, what are the five tasks of a manager?
According to Peter Drucker, what are the five tasks of a manager?
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What is a key responsibility of managers according to the text?
What is a key responsibility of managers according to the text?
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What is one of the tasks managers do when it comes to people management?
What is one of the tasks managers do when it comes to people management?
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What is a common responsibility of senior managers and directors according to the text?
What is a common responsibility of senior managers and directors according to the text?
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How does Peter Drucker's classification contribute to understanding a manager's role?
How does Peter Drucker's classification contribute to understanding a manager's role?
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